"New York, New York - Under Construction, Come Back" New York City by Pamela_Peace

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The year was 1524 just 32 years after Columbus' voyage to the new world, the place was what is today Staten Island, the explorer was Giovanni da Verrazzano, a Florentine sailing under the French flag for Francis I. His objective was exploration and claiming land for his benefactor, not the establishment of colonies. So, how was Giovanni to know that this parcel of land inhabited by the Manhattan Indians would one day become a world hub financially, politically and culturally. He sent favorable reports back to the king of France, but it would be another century before settlers would come to occupy the islands of New York City.

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gcmm Apr 1, 2004 at 5:54 AM

nice new york page. We have been there a few times and love the city, so much to see and do..
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GrantBoone Jan 13, 2004 at 4:47 AM

Hi from England Pamela ! I love the way youve used different photos from the usual NY scenes.
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kasandra_et Aug 30, 2003 at 10:28 PM

I believe it would be appropriate to update your World Trade Center travel tip. After the 9/11/01 tragedy this kind of travel tip seems insensitive and cruel... Other than that it`s a great page!
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Michael3 May 22, 2003 at 12:35 PM

Great Information, Thanks
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MissyWQ Apr 25, 2003 at 7:22 AM

Wonderful, wonderful information, except for WTC. See my World Trade Center info.
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dsantosh Feb 12, 2003 at 11:40 PM

excellant page..happy birth day
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hunterV Nov 17, 2002 at 11:04 AM

Very nice places, lots to see there...
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genispp Nov 7, 2002 at 10:07 AM

Beautiful page: good info and photos
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kristineb Dec 3, 2001 at 11:52 PM

$24, eh? Thats mad. Fascinating text!!
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Alphons Sep 8, 2001 at 3:37 AM

a great page, I was last june in NYC.